Social worker counselor
Position Summary
The mission of the Community Health WorkerInitiatives (CHWI) of the University of New Mexico Office for Community Healthis to contribute to the enhancement and integration of Community Health Workers(CHWs) into the NM workforce in an effort to increase health equity.
CHWI isdedicated to designing, implementing, and evaluating projects that utilizeCommunity Health Workers (CHWs) as a strategy to increase New Mexican’swell-being, promote health equity, and minimize the negative impacts associatedwith the social determinants of health.
The Counselor / Social Workerwill be imbedded onsite at the Tiny Homes Village Program, a unique transitional housing program andfirst of its kind in New Mexico.
The Counselor / Social Worker will workclosely with Bernalillo County Staff, Tiny Homes Village Administrator, UNMSenior Program Manager and Case Managers to provide direct services to includeindividual and group therapeutic services and high-level case management for villagers.
The Counselor / Social Worker in this role will work onsite at the Tiny HomesVillage to ensure all residents (or villagers ) have a psychosocialassessment, treatment plan or individualized service plan and receivepersonalized assistance towards healing and personal goals.
Ideal candidatesfor this position should have a strong background in providing therapy, bothgroup and individual, in addition to experience working with high-needspopulations such as those with Substance Use Disorder and co-occurring MentalHealth conditions and those experiencing homelessness.
Candidates who havereceived training in Trauma-Informed Care Practices, Motivational Interviewing,CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) and DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy) arehighly encouraged to apply.
Spanish-speakers ormultilingual candidates are also encouraged to apply.
Candidateswith a strong commitment to working with high risk adults are encouraged toapply.
Additionally,the Counselor / Social worker will demonstrate :
- Capacity for effective collaborating with internal and community partners;
- Knowledge of community resources including resources for meeting basic needs,housing, behavioral health counseling, and other needs presented by families;
- Strong organizational skills and capacity to meet program documentation / billingrequirements.
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Conditions of Employment
- Must pass a pre-employment criminal background check.
- May be subject to credentialing process; must maintain credentialed status, if applicable.
- Must maintain certification status.
- Employees who provide services or work in patient care or clinical areas are required to be in compliance with the University's influenza vaccination requirement.
Minimum Qualifications
Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, or directly related field; at least 6 months of directly related experience which may include internship and / or practicum.
Certification / Licensure NM licensure as LPCC, LPC, LMHC, LMSW, LCSW, or equivalent level, OR licensed out of state and eligible for NM licensure.
Preferred Qualifications
Be sure to address our preferred qualifications listed below in your cover letter
- One or more years of demonstrated experience providing services to individuals / families experiencing homelessness, working knowledge of adult behavior / development and operational experience with DSM-V diagnosing.
- Providing clinical services and / or community support and / or service coordination / case management within a housing program or as a clinician in a clinical setting serving adults and families experiencing homelessness.
- Providing clinical evaluation, including development of a treatment plan : goal planning, monitoring progress toward meeting goals, and linking families to community resources.
- Experience providing clinical and / or case management in area of substance abuse and / or behavioral / mental health with harm reduction and housing first approaches.
- Home visiting experience including home visiting in high risk neighborhoods or street outreach experience preferred.
Additional Requirements CampusHealth Sciences Center (HSC) - Albuquerque, NM DepartmentCommunity Health Worker Initiatives (195D) Employment TypeStaff Staff TypeTerm - Full-Time Term End Date06 / 30 / 2024 StatusExempt PayMonthly : $3,731.
87 - $5,239.87 Benefits EligibleThis is a benefits eligible position. The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for a more information.
ERB StatementAs a condition of employment, eligible employees working greater than .25 FTE as determined by the New Mexico Education Retirement Act must make mandatory retirement contributions.
For more information, review the Benefits Eligibility at a Glance grid. Background Check Required For Best Consideration Date5 / 17 / 2023 Application Instructions
Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application.
Be sure to address the preferred qualifications listed below in your cover letter.
Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. See the Veteran Preference Program webpage for additional details.
The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.
The University of New Mexico requires all regular staff positions successfully pass a pre-employment background check. This may include, but is not limited to, a criminal history background check, New Mexico Department of Health fingerprint screening, New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department fingerprint screening, verification of education credentials, and / or verification of prior employment.
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